Asbestos Abatement Project Management

Asbestos abatement project management includes all aspects of the contract including preparation of specifications, bid process and quality control management. We have extensive experience in coordinating work activities and ensuring minimal disruption to the building during asbestos removal.

We also perform environmental surveys and testing during asbestos and lead abatement projects to ensure IAQ compliance as well as mold and other environmental concerns.

LEED Air Sampling Commercial Lead Survey

LEED Air Sampling California is a prestigious green building certification program developed by the United States Green Building Council that awards points to buildings for their environmental and energy efficiency. These points are based on nine categories.

One of these categories is Indoor Air Quality, which includes a variety of tests and measures that ensure a clean, healthy indoor environment. This includes testing for various contaminants and inspecting ductwork for clogs or structural problems that could lead to health issues in the occupants.

A typical commercial abatement project can require many different types of testing in order to achieve a clean, healthy building. The EPA recommends that a comprehensive IAQ test be conducted before and during occupancy to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Another recommended test is a VOC (volatile organic compounds) survey, which is typically performed in conjunction with an odor survey. This survey helps ensure that all products used in the project are rated low in VOC content and does not contain harmful toxins or chemicals that can damage indoor air quality.

This type of assessment can be costly, but it will save you money down the road. In addition, it can give you a competitive advantage when you submit your project to LEED.

There are several ways to accomplish this task, including a sample test and a sample audit, which involves a certified industrial hygienist visiting your site to perform an IAQ assessment on your property. Both of these methods can save your business a lot of money and prevent future health issues.

To conduct a sampling survey, it is important to use the right equipment and techniques. This is because the samples collected are extremely sensitive and should be handled with care. Using the wrong kind of media and instruments can result in inaccurate results, which can cost you money down the road.

Environmental & Asbestos Consulting

Environmental & Asbestos Consulting is a service area within the Building Testing Services Group that provides regulatory assistance, consultation and on-site project management for clients seeking to meet state, federal or local asbestos regulations. Using an AHERA-accredited laboratory and professional engineers and hygienists, CNS Environmental offers cost-effective solutions to assist in meeting these requirements for your facility.

We have extensive experience providing a wide variety of industrial hygiene and project management services to commercial, residential and government agencies. These include site investigations and evaluations, hazardous materials surveys, assessments, air quality monitoring, indoor air quality (IAQ), mold and biohazards testing, decontamination and odor abatement, project management and design.

In addition to asbestos, we also provide project management and consulting for lead-based paint (LBP) and mold. These projects may require coordination with the building owner, regulatory inspectors and contractors to ensure that project goals are met.

Asbestos is the most common hazardous material regulated under both federal and state law and has been linked to several diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer and other respiratory problems. Many schools, public buildings and private homes still contain asbestos containing materials, and it is essential that facilities are managed in accordance with federal and state standards to protect the health of employees, visitors and the community.

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Asbestos-containing materials and lead-containing paints pose a health and environmental risk when removed improperly. Often a part of construction and renovation projects, removing ACM or LCP without proper planning can result in significant fines and project delays.

Regardless of the type of work, federal and state laws and regulations require that asbestos be properly surveyed, monitored and managed prior to construction activities. Terracon offers asbestos surveying, sampling and laboratory analysis services to assist clients in meeting their regulatory obligations.

Our experienced professionals prepare the required survey, air monitoring and project design based on specific client requirements. Together, these documents provide the project information necessary for bidding out asbestos abatement contracts and overseeing contractors during removal operations.

We also perform area sampling at representative locations both inside and outside the work area to monitor airborne fiber concentrations during asbestos abatement and to ensure that the asbestos is removed in accordance with the design and specifications. We also conduct visual inspections with final air clearance samples once the work is complete.

To further streamline the commercial abatement process, Terracon introduced Stage1 in 2018. This collaborative, fully online offering allows customers to form an initial assessment of a site's geotechnical and environmental site conditions and risks within just a few days.

This offering is a significant enhancement of our geotechnical services and is one of the most innovative new developments in our field. It is a key component of our ongoing effort to develop more effective and cost-effective solutions for customers.

As an employee-owned consulting engineering firm, Terracon understands that its success is rooted in the people it hires and retains. To that end, it has a focus on developing and maintaining healthy, respectful workplaces in every location where it works.